A File Explorer For Neovim Written In Lua

Notice

• I am working on this plugin to learn lua, neovim's api and create a file explorer with features i need.
• This plugin does not work on windows.

Install

Install with vim-plug:

Plug 'kyazdani42/nvim-tree.lua'

Setup

let g:lua_tree_side = 'right' | 'left' "left by default
let g:lua_tree_size = 40 "30 by default
let g:lua_tree_ignore = [ '.git', 'node_modules', '.cache' ] "empty by default

nnoremap <C-n> :LuaTreeToggle<CR>
nnoremap <leader>n :LuaTreeRefresh<CR>

KeyBindings

• move around like in any vim buffer
• <CR> on .. will cd in the above directory
• <C-[> will cd in the directory under the cursor
• type a to add a file
• type r to rename a file
• type d to delete a file (will prompt for confirmation)
• if the file is a directory, <CR> will open the directory
• otherwise it will open the file in the buffer near the tree
• if the file is a symlink, <CR> will follow the symlink
• type <C-v> will open the file in a vertical split
• type <C-x> will open the file in a horizontal split
• Double left click acts like <CR>
• Double right click acts like <C-[>

Features

• Open file in current buffer or in split with FzF like bindings (CR, C-v, C-x)
• File icons with vim-devicons
• Syntax highlighting (exa like)
• Change directory with C-[
• Add / Rename / delete files
• Git integration
• Mouse support

Screenshot

TODO

• use libuv functions instead of touch and mkdir in create_file() and allow file creation with path like foo/bar/baz
• cd command to move faster accross the fs if needed
• quickly find file in the directory structure
• tree should always stay on the side no matter what
• add global ignore parameter
• html docs ?